I REMEMBER A country town People were real people And were proud To say what they meant Did what they said I REMEMBER so well This was where my children And I were born. I REMEMBER this country town Where people were loyal And knew everyone Neighbors were friendly Not afraid to call I REMEMBER Oh, I REMEMBER Not many years ago. I REMEMBER when factories had to close And generation farmers lost their farms Friends and neighorbors lost their homes Oh, I REMEMBER I wonder where did the people go? I REMEMBER the day I left Kissed my mother And tried not cry I never saw not cry again It was more than a country town It was a town Where my ancestors farmed Only a short time ago I REMEMBER A sign read: When the last person leaves Turn out the lights I REMEMBER, I REMEMBER Oh, I REMEMBER Wonder where did the people go.